The key for the droves of people facing redundancy right now? Look elsewhere
Recently, the focus has been on how companies can survive COVID-19. But there hasn’t been much discussion about the people experiencing redundancy as a result of those cost-cutting measures, Kate Richardson explains, or the reality that they may have to look to other industries to find a new job.
Right now, there’s a lot of sage advice for agencies and media businesses on how to weather the storm and come out the other side. But there’s not much on what to do if you get made redundant.
When I lost my job some years back, I promptly went out and found another one. It was a better gig, it paid more and gave me some brilliant opportunities. But this time around, it won’t be that easy because there are more people looking than hiring.
So, what do you do if you lose your job?
